Singapore-Malaysia Business Ties: President Tharman says closer Johor links via the SEZ and RTS may cost some Singapore service businesses, but “both countries will be winners,” with ASEAN growth in green energy, data centres and the digital economy in focus. Public Accounts Watchdog: The Auditor-General flags major HDB lapses, including nearly $25m in improper season parking approvals and grant eligibility checks that led to flats and grants for ineligible applicants. National Day Politics, Culture Angle: WP launches #MakeTimeFor, turning David Neo’s “no time for movies” remark into a National Day campaign that invites Singaporeans to share what they make time for. Arts & Film: SGIFF Replay brings back five crowd favourites and underrated hits with Q&As, including Late Fame and Becoming Human. Heritage Night Out: Singapore Night Festival returns for its 17th edition, “Myths And Legends,” with a new Museum Zone hub and projection-mapping at the National Museum. Lifestyle Staycation: Coliwoo Resort Changi reopens as Singapore’s first resort-style co-living hotel, with eco features and rooms from $190/night. Education Planning: MOE releases the 2027 school calendar, with classes starting Jan 4 for P1/K1 and Jan 5 for others. Tech in Daily Life: Google says Gemini usage in Southeast Asia has doubled in a year, with Vietnam leading vernacular adoption and lifestyle prompts. Local Economy Snapshot: Singapore tourism receipts hit S$8.6b in Q1 (+5.8% y/y), driven by sightseeing/entertainment and shopping. Science & Health: Duke-NUS research links exercise to restoring an aging muscle cancer-fighting mechanism, pointing to molecular pathways behind the benefit.